When it comes to getting your finances in order and planning for your future, the topic of taking advantage of the tax system in your country is rarely brought up. Which is odd, as this can substantially improve your financial situation, and help you ...
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Review: H&R Block Tax Pro Review
With the tax deadline right around the corner, many people are diligently gathering their financial papers and documents so they can begin the arduous process of filing their tax returns, which is why many people ultimately prefer the convenience ...
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What Does It Mean to Be a W2 Employee?
Do you know if you're classified as a W2 or a 1099 employee?
This information might not seem critical, but it's essential you know your classification for tax purposes. After all, employers don't always make employee classifications clear, so make ...
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7 Tips That Can Help You Avoid Being Audited by the Taxman
Nothing scares the taxpayer more than the prospect of being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, you should find comfort in the fact that tax audits are a rare occurrence. In fact, a measly 1% of all returns were audited last ...
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Where to Find Help When Your Business Has Tax Troubles
Being an entrepreneur is challenging enough without the added trouble of a huge tax liability hanging over your head. Difficulties with business taxes can be both stressful and expensive to sort out. However, one important thing to remember is that ...
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6 Personal Finance Tools for College Students
As kids head off to college, they face a range of new temptations that can drain their financial resources. For many parents, the fear of a child falling into financial trouble is as deep as concern over academic performance. Unlike a semester of ...
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Which US States Offer the Biggest Bang for Your Buck?
I've always been fascinated by maps. Throw me a map of anyplace and I can be mesmerized for quite a long time. Don't ask me why; it's just how I am.
So I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that the other day I spent almost a half hour poring over ...
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Infographic: Where Your Tax Money Will Be Spent In 2016
The holiday season is now over, which means the advent of tax season is officially here. I know, but what can you do?
The average American taxpayer can expect to be taxed at about 31.5% of their wages, which comes out to a massive ...
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Is Hiring a CPA Worth It?
When it comes to dealing with your taxes, hiring a professional can provide value that will feel worth it at tax time in April, as well as throughout the year. Even if you have handled your taxes solo in the past, it might be time to weigh your ...
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Stop Feeling Guilty! Why Getting a Tax Refund Isn’t Such a Bad Idea
I love getting a refund check from the tax man during tax season! Of course, whenever I say that, I almost always get chastised by somebody who tells me I'm crazy for feeling that way.
Indeed, most income tax experts advise us to take advantage of ...
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100 Words On: A Grim Warning to Those Who Think Money Grows On Trees
A democracy can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the treasury, with the result ...
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I Earned HOW Much Last Year? The 6-Figure Mistake on My 1099 Form.
Now I know how it feels to be paid like my favorite gynecologist, the world famous Dr. Dean, from the Millionaire Nurse Blog. At least on a weekly basis.
The reason I say that is because a couple days ago, after a long hard day at the office, I w ...
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Should Low-Income Drivers Receive Subsidies to Use Toll Express Lanes?
Every day on my way home from work I zip by tens of thousands of people behind the wheels of cars stuck in hopelessly gridlocked traffic because they didn't want to pay the toll (usually between $2 and $10, depending on the direction and time of day) ...
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